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GM15 TYP

2015 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,502 mi
Last recorded86,502 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM15 TYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 86,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING

Fail 10 Feb 2026 86,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 73,919 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 62,655 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 53,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 51,664 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,676 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,809 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 30,305 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 20,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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GM15 TYP is a 2015 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 59,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM15 TYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GM15 TYP registered?

GM15 TYP is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is GM15 TYP safe to buy?

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